The Mothman Prophecies
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Movie Reviews of The Mothman Prophecies
Movie Review: The lead character in this supernatural thriller...
Summary: 4 Stars
...is peculiar abstract, and this is the kind of movie who claims your attention. There's no obvious plot, it is very mysterious and quiet between a few minor "shockers" that will make you jump in your seat.
Is it a good thriller?
Yes, if you're a fan of the genre -and you're a bit patient. If you need something to happen often in a movie not to bore you out, this might be something you should stay away from -personally I found it very intense, well acted and produced. But it is different.
Movie Review: True to the book, not the supposed real-life monster
Summary: 3 Stars
Mothman supposedly existed and was a creature that scared several people in the 60's. A book was written about the moral and supernatural angles of these sightings. This film is based on that book, not so much the creature itself, and as a result this is not an accurate horror/monster movie but instead a decent but disappointing supernatural thriller.
Having thoroughly read the history of the alleged titular creature, Mothman, I was at first quite disappointed in this film. The real case dealt with people who were supposedly chased by a tall, bird-like man creature with glowing red eyes and incredible speed. The creature did strange things like flying without flapping its wings, and it sounded like a woman screaming. The case, never officially solved, allegedly involved UFOs, although barely a legitimate link to them was made.
Instead of being based on these things, the film is more directly based on a book of the same name, which itself was more of a hypothetical study of what Mothman may mean and represent. A focal point in the film is how the sighting of the monster allegedly preceded disasters. In actuality, the creature was only scantily reported to have been seen around the Ohio river bridge when it collapsed in the late 60s. The film showed this collapse and is its finest scene. But then it adds extra mysterious details to the event, such as Mothman's ability to make people dream such an event before it happened, etc. This is an example of the film being based on the more glamorous ideas in the book instead of focusing on the facts of the case itself, which were far more interesting and would have made for a more frightening movie.
The movie is, however, well done. It takes itself seriously, is well acted, and features very good mood music and ambience. It sets the mood, leading up to some great scenes such as one in which the main character talks with the alleged creature on the phone. It's creepy stuff, but scenes like that are all too rare in this film. It had a lot of promise and was well done, but I had my hopes up for more of a thriller along the lines of the Sixth Sense, which was well written and acted but still had its fair share of visual chills. As it stands, the Mothman Prophecies is good, and I give it credit for getting a lot of facts and references to the actual case correct. But I was hoping for something much more based on the incidents as they were reported, as opposed to an opinionated book that merely theorized what may have really happened. If you liked the movie at all, I suggest you look up the actual Mothman case and see if you're more interested, as I am, in the supposed real-life creature of 60's West Virginia
Movie Review: More atmosphere than substance -- but plenty of atmosphere
Summary: 4 Stars
People who are more geared towards plot and pacing probably won't enjoy this movie, as it is a "mood piece" which does not, when you step back and take a hard look at it, have much to offer in the way of a plot. But if you're in the mood for some shivers, you'll enjoy it. The atmosphere is well set, lent extra creepiness by the soundtrack by Tomandandy (The end credits song, "Half Light," is especially haunting). I would never have thought that the sight of Debra Messing -- now of "Will and Grace" fame -- could send a chill down my spine, but in this movie they pull it off. If, like me, you love the questions more than the answers, this is a movie for you.
MINOR SPOILER:
I'm also very fond of "subtle business" in scary movies, and there's a beaut in this one. Keep an eye on Richard Gere's reflection in the door mirror; shortly after he burns his hand on the tea kettle, if I remember correctly. If you've already seen this movie, I bet you missed it -- look again.
Movie Review: The Mothman Prophecies
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS MOVIE WAS GREAT. I THOUGHT IT WAS SCARY I CAN'T WATCH BY MYSELF IT IS JUST CREEPY. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS MOVIE. BUT I WAS SO UPSET OF THE LACK OF FEATURES OF THE DVD. THE DVD I HAVE IS THE COVER THAT IS BLACK AND THERE IS A WHITE THING IN THE MIDDLE. IT ONLY HAD TWO FEATURES ON THE DVD
BUT THE GOOD THING IS THAT IT IS WIDESCREEN AND FULLSCREEN
THE FEATURES ARE:
1.THEATRICAL TRAILER
2.MUSIC VIDEO
THERE IS ONLY OVER 6 MINUTES OF SPECIAL FEATURES ON THIS DVD!
Movie Review: A pleasing psychological\supernatural thriller
Summary: 4 Stars
Largly overlooked upon its theatrical release, "The Mothman Prophecies" is a hidden gem. A story of otherworldy menace, one man's reality being undone, and of choices, this is one intriguing and intellectual yarn. Featuring stylish and atmospheric direction by Mark Pellington that gives the film a compelling eerie and ethereal mood as well as an uncharacteristically subdued and excellent performance by Richard Gere as the grieving widower facing an overwhelming, otherworldy menace, this is a concise, enjoyable and deliciously unsettling piece of ambient filmmaking that also features a fine minimalist score by TomnandAndy. Unmissable. As for the dvd, although the two versions have the same gorgeous transfer that shows the film's cold color palette, the special edition is the way to go for the added features especially for director Mark Pellington's commentary.